4-Stage Interview Process Stage 1 - Telephone Interview Brief run-through about myself and things that were on my CV. Asked what I knew about recruitment and the company as well as times where I'd had to work towards targets. Was then invited to a second face-to-face interview with the internal recruiter. Stage 2 - Face-to-face Interview Lasted around an hour. Again went through parts of my CV and was asked several questions (such as why recruitment, why Hays, tell me a time when...). I was told what a basic day would be like working there. Was also given some scenarios that you could face whilst working for the company but they want to see how you would react. Make sure that you do your research as they want to see how much you are willing to learn and if you have the potential to be part of such a challenging sector. (Look at their values as these are important). I was invited to the assessment which I had to travel to. Stage 3 - Assessment Day This lasted 3 hours and was split into 4 separate activities. Word of warning this was probably the most challenging part of the process. I was in a group of 8. 1) An in depth look in Hays and more about what it's like to work there. There is a presentation and a few short videos, make notes as you might be asked a question on something you've seen, be prepared to expand on your answer in the form of a scenario they may give you. We were then given a USP of the company and asked to sell this the rest of the group as well as introducing ourselves. 2) A mock-phone call to a potential client. You were given a pack on the company and then had to engage in a role-play where they would throw unexpected curveballs. I personally found this challenging as each person was given something completely different. Just remain calm and professional as they are just wanting you to experience what it's like from day-to-day. 3)You were then given 3 potential CVs for the role advertised and had to sell a candidate to the client. Somethings may have been missing but you have to be confident that the person is right for the company. Whilst one half did this, the second half went on a tour of the office and we were able to ask questions and shown how targets are displayed and rewarded. It was very insightful and was nice to talk to other employees. Remember that they don't want to catch you out they just want to see how you're able to take the information they give you and work through the day. It's very clear that they're about progression. Again, values are very important as well as their USPs so make sure you do your research, they're willing to invest in you if you show a willingness to do the same. I received a phone call that same afternoon where I spoke about my experience that day and received some very helpful feedback, and was surprisingly invited back for a final interview with the directing manager and senior manager Stage 4 - Interview with Directing Manager and Senior Manager Lasted approx. an hour. This was more of a personal interview as they're trying to see where you'd fit best if you were successful. They again went through my CV briefly then asked me what skills would support me within my first few months and how I might be challenged, then was asked to talk about myself. I enjoyed the final interview as you were able to really talk about what you may have learnt throughout the process and ask questions to members in positions of seniority. I receive a phone call a few days later offering me a position. A very well structured process and clearly a strong team of employees, I look forward to starting!

Hiring manager was very helpful - I felt prepared going into the interview. I did feel that by the end of the process I wasn't 100% sure why I wasn't selected.